MARCH COMES IN LIKE A KITTEN IN KEY WEST

                           TUESDAY, MARCH 1^st, 2011, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!

PRAYER CHAIN…                                            Please keep the following in your special thoughts and prayers…. Vicki Gordon…..Mary Jo DaSilva….Claire Carroll…..Jennifer O’Lear….Annette Lattof…Nancy Robinson….Sally Lewis….Lexy Frechette …..Vanessa McCaffrey…Jim Pizzo…Richard Crooks…Richard Stephens…Karla Muir… Lottie Domski….My entire family dealing with the loss of my brother Fred Stevens on 2/16……Also, please keep the families and friends of Fr. Seamus Ward and Doug Childs in your choicest prayers.   Please send me the names of those whom should be added to the prayer chain.  Prayers change things, and we are all in this together.  Thank you!

 AQUA NIGHTCLUB…March 1st…                On Tues., March 1^st, it’s Aqua Idol at 6:30 PM with all tips going to benefit Trophia Butterfly Foundation.  Final 4 contestants are Rick Dery, Cynthia Mulcahey, Jimmy Olson, and Laurie Thibauld.  Come and root for your fave singer and help a good cause while having a great time!  Randy Thompson is the emcee and there are three super judges!

 TAVERN ‘N TOWN….MARCH 1….                          It’s Gordy Michael AND Carmen Rodriguez entertaining in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott from 5 to 9 PM…..2 for 1 drinks from 5 to 7 PM!!!  There is also a special Tapas Menu on Tuesdays and Thursdays!                                                    

AT THE SCHOONER WHARF ON MARCH 1…..                                                       It’s Michael McCloud from Noon until 5 PM….. From 7 to 11 PM, it’s Raven Cooper with Bubba Lownotes….and 9 to 1 AM, the Magic of Frank Everhart!

HENRY WOODS BRIDGE PARTY…March 1^st…                                            6 PM at the Key West Yacht Club….$50…all levels invited….to benefit the Waterfront Playhouse…includes appetizers and cash bar….prizes and bragging rights.  Call 294-5015 to sign up….You can sign up at the door.  Note that Tuesday at the Yacht Club has the wonderful Bobby Nesbitt at the piano from 6 to 9 PM!  Great music for all the Bridge Enthusiasts to play by!

SKIPPO & GORDY DUO at SALUTE every FRIDAY AT 5:30 PM…                                               What a great spot to enjoy cool jazz from the great Skipper Kripitz & Gordy Michael…Jazz on the Beach at Salute on Higgs Beach …5:30 to 7:30 PM….Watch the sun set over the blue Atlantic..       Come check it out, every Friday evening!

AT THE BOTTLECAP GROOVE LOUNGE…                            Thursdays are Hookah Nights…..Wednesday is Latin night…doors open at 8, DJ at 10 PM….Every Fri. at Midnight Ladies drink FREE until 1:00 AM, with DJ Kyd spinning the hits!

BRUCE MOORE SHOW IN NEW YORK CITY…..March 7 & 9….                      On two nights only, March 7^th and 9^th, Bruce will be presenting shows at The Metropolitan Room at 34 West 22 St. at 9:30 PM.  Produced by Blake Hunter and directed by Scott Barnes, it is titled   “Bruce Moore…No Moore the Boy Next Door!”   All proceeds will go to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS!  So if you are in NYC at that time, or are looking for a bit of a break from the Rock….take in this sure to be great show.  Rumor has it that Tyne Daily, who played Mama Rose in Gypsy when Bruce was in that show, will be at Bruce’s show!   Call 212-206-0440 for reservations.  We wish Bruce only the very best on this new adventure!!!! 

‘MY NEW LIFE’ MOVIE DEBUT AT TROPIC…MARCH 2…                                     “My New Life” a new thriller by filmmaker Kevin Rhoades (son of Shirrell), will premiere at The Tropic….there will be a Q & A after the viewing with Kevin.  Some of the stars are expected to be there.  Additional showings will be on March 5 & 6.

FREE CONCERT EVERY WEEKDAY AT ST. PAUL’S CHURCH…2/28 to ¾…                           All invited to attend this free piano and organ concert presented by David Lowe, from Noon until 1 PM each day of the week.

LATEDA MONDAY AND TUESDAY….MARCH 1…                                   Black & Skabuddah entertain in the By George Bar from 8:30 to 11:30 PM…..Dance the night away!!!        On Tues., March 1, it’s RANDY ROBERTS LIVE…. in the Crystal Room at 9 PM….Call 296-6706 for tix….

AT BLUE HEAVEN….MARCH 2…                                 From 6 to 9 PM, Mike Emerson entertains at this great restaurant!

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS OPENS AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE, MARCH 3^RD…                           The box office is being bombarded with ticket reservations for this sure to be mega hit at the Waterfront Playhouse!  Opening night is March 3 and it runs until March 26^th.  This is a hilarious musical, directed by Danny Weathers and starring, Michael Mulligan, Eric Cole, Kristen Michelle, JB McLendon, Gayla Morgan, Traci Reynolds, plus David Black, Joe McMurray, Marc Crow, Jessica Miano, Maggie Meier, Ruben Navarro, Amy Ray, Carolyn Cooper, Rhett Kalman, with musical director, Michael Fauss….set design by Michael Boyer…costumes by Jose Rivera & Leigh Hooten and others.  Opening Night party is sponsored by Nikki McCausland, catering by Conch Republic Seafood Co.  This is a MUST SEE!!!!  Call 294-5015 or purchase online at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org.  Note that Fri. is date Night special which is 2 tix for $70, a $20 savings.  Come ready to laugh your sox off! 

ART SHOW AT 830 GALLERY…March 3^rd…                            All are invited to an artist’s reception at Art@830 Caroline St. Gallery, from 6  to 9 PM during the 1^st Thurs. Walk on Caroline St.  Artist Dawn Wilkins, Scott Ross and Yvonne Wielhouwer will display new bodies  of work, contemporary botanical prints, woodworks and weavings.  Call 295-9595 for more information.

ART SHOW AT THE STUDIOS ON MARCH 3^RD….                    A wonderful exhibit is coming up on Thurs., 3/3 at The Studios at 600 White St.  That dimpled artist, Keith Bland, will be exhibiting his pieces….a one year journey into the Key West twilight sky….Reception is on March 3 with a celebration at dusk…6:30 to 9 PM….

CAPTAINS OF IMPROV PERFORM AT THE HOG’S BREATH…and BOTTLECAP…3/3…                  There will be 2 shows upstairs  at The Hog’s Breath at 400 Front St….at 8 and at 10 PM….Dates for these shows are…March 3,10,11,17,18,24,25,and 31….On March 4^th, they perform at The Bottlecap Groove Lounge, 1128 Simonton St. at 9 PM.  Comedians are Landon Bradbary, Chad Newman, Steph Wischerth, Michael Pallansch, Pony Charvet, & Joanie Sullivan.

WINE TASTING ON MARCH  3^RD…..                       …at the new American Shoal Restaurant at the Ibis Bay Resort, from 5 to 7 PM…at 3101 N. Roosevelt Blvd….Cecil Witt of Premier Beverage will present 7 wines to taste…there will be hors d’oeuvres to nosh on…cost is $13!  Give it a try!

AT BOTANICAL GARDENS ON STOCK ISLAND…MARCH 4^TH…                                    Botanist Stephen Hodges returns to share his knowledge of the unique nature  of plants in the Caribbean….This lecture is FREE & will be held in the Garden Chapel.  Those attending may also participate in a ‘pot luck’ dinner before the talks.  Bring a dish to share at 6 PM for food and conversation or just come to the lecture at 7 PM.

KEYS CHORALE PERFORMANCE ON MARCH 4^th & 5^th….                                 There will be two performances of the Keys Chorale on Fri., 3/4 at 8 PM and on Sat., 2/5 at 2 PM…at Tennessee Williams Theatre.  This concert will consist of choral works from French composers:  Requiem by Gabriel Faure and Mess Solennelle by Charles Gounod.  Soloists are Ginny Barr, Melody Cooper, Paul Hayes, Sandy Walters, and more.  21 instrumentalists will accompany the 60 member Chorale…Dean Walters assures it will be an exquisite evening of music.  For tix go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676.

KEY WEST GARDEN CLUB GARDEN TOURS…MARCH 5^TH AND 6^TH…                                    The KW Garden Club’s annual tour of spectacular gardens will be from 10 am to 3 pm on 3/5 & 6.  Tix are $20 and are available at the West Martello or the MARC Plant Store, or at any of the gardens on the days of the tour.  ALL gardens are within 5 minutes wlaking distance from one another on Sunrise Ln. & Sunrise Dr.  These spectacular gardens have never been open to the public before.  City View Trolleys is providing FREE transport to & from West Martello to Sunrise Dr. thru the days of the tour.  For more info go to the www.keywestgardenclub.com, or call 294-3210.

ORCHID SOCIETY FAIR…MARCH 5^th and 6^th…                              This event will take place from 10 AM to 4  PM at West Martello Gardens at the corner of Atlantic Blvd. & White St.  Plants will be for sale…Free admission…food and drink available…raffle…call 509-7744 for information.

49^th ANNUAL CONCH SHELL BLOWING CONTEST…MARCH 5^th…                             Called The Conch Honk…this event will take place at Noon in the garden of the Oldest House, 332 Duval St….Free to all ages to enter or to watch.  Queen Kate Miano took first place for women last year! 

THE IMPROVABLES ANNOUNCE COMEDY CRUISE…starting  March 5^th…                               The hilarious Improvables begin a Sat. Night Comedy Cruise every Sat. eve beginning on March 5^th….All are invited aboard The Party Cat for a special 2 hr. Comedy Cruise…Tix are $35…$25 with a locals ID…and includes free draft beer, soft drinks, light appetizers, comedy show, DJ, Dancing and F-U-N and Laughs!  It departs from 201 William St. at 8:30 PM every Sat…check in time is 8 PM…space is limited.  Call 296-2554  for reservations.

 AN AFTERNOON WITH LYNN SHERMAN…March 6^th.                                           Renown Key West Artist, Lynn Sherman, will present her special show of new works of art at JANGEORGE INTERIOR DESIGN, at 600 Frances St., from 4 to 6 PM, on Sun., March 6^th.  Everyone is invited to this reception in her honor.  Call 509-8449 for more info.  Great art and the classiest proprietors in town, George and Jan (swoon!).

14^TH ANNUAL RED RIBBON AFFAIR AT MICHAEL’S RESTAURANT MARCH 6^TH…                         This event to benefit AIDS Help will be on Sun., 3/6 starting at 11:30 AM….This is a sumptuous brunch, with amazing choices, plus an open bar, and music by Raven Cooper & Caffeine Carl.  Cost is $65 per person…call 296-6196 to reserve your spot!

COCCO & SALEM IMAGINE ART PRESENTS STANELY & JUDITH ZABAR  SHOW…March 8^th…           Come and meet the wonderfully talented artists, Stanley & Judith Zabar and preview their latest glorious collections, “Painting with Light” and “Dreams”….Reception, 3/8….5:30 to 8:30 PM…exhibit continues thru March 22.  Call 292-0072 for more info.

RED BARN CHAMPAGNE SUNSET GALA BENEFIT…MARCH 12^TH…                    Come to the gorgeous home of John & Kay Behmke, 51 Front St….6 to 9 PM…Champagne Tasting, Open Bar…Keys Inspired Cuisine…Sunset silent Auction…entertainment by Din Allen…Cost is $75 per person…RSVP to Juliet Gray at 296-9911 or e-mail her at juliet@redbarntheatre.com by March 4^th. 

HEADS UP ON TENNESSEE WILLIAMS 100^th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION…..             The Tennessee Williams Exhibit in KW at 513 Truman Ave., and the KW Art & Historical Society, have teamed up to offer a month-long series of events to honor the contributions of Tennessee Williams, a KW resident for 36 years.  Events are: A POETRY CONTEST….deadline to enter is March 14, and managed by Connie Gilbert….An ARTIST’S CHALLENGE…..March 19, and managed by William Welch.  $300 & $150 prizes will be awarded to 1^st & 2^nd place winners in both contests, with a Reception on March 27^th.  For complete details, and to enter the contests, go to www.KWAHS.com and click on CELEBRATE TENNESSEE WILIAMS’ BIRTHDAY.  Now get those poems and paintings ready for this great event commemorating Tennessee!!!!!

HELP KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL WITH OPERATION GRADUATION….                      It  may seem early to send this out, but the community is already planning the events of Operation Graduation for the senior class…an all night event providing a safe, alcohol & drug free celebration….a night of music, dancing, movies, games, fun and food.  The Business Community and all individuals are asked to help, as it takes a great effort to make this happen.  Donations can be sent to Key West High School….Attention of Leslie Holmes….at 2100 Flagler Ave…..Key West, FL 33040.  For info & questions, contact Leslie at 293-1549, ex:54434, or e-mail her at leslie.holmes@keysschools.com.   Thanks for your help & caring!

LAURIE  BREAKWELL SHOW ON APRIL 1^ST…I know this comes a tad early, but I hear tix are selling out fast for her 1^st concert on April 1 at the Tennessee Williams Cabaret Theatre…The show, entitled, ‘Cleavage in the Night-Laurie Breakwell Exposed’ will feature her 3 man back-up group.  There are two shows, at 8 PM and 10 PM.  Go to www.keystix.com or call 295-7676 for reservations!

HOWARD LIVINGSTON ON DIRECTV….EVERY WEEK.                                  This super great entertainer Live on DirecTV, channel 354, every Thursday evening at 9 PM with a new episode showcasing The Keys and Key West!  It is then shown again on Tuesday and Sunday evening.  You can also go to www.conchtv.com and www.keywesttime.com and see all episodes 24/7 wherever you may be.

INDOOR CAT NEEDS A GOOD HOME….                                            Carol Wickes  has a female, altered, declawed 8 yr. old cat named Misty.  Carol is sadly allergic to cats and needs to find Misty a good home.  E-mail Carol at carolw2345@aol.com if you are interested.  She would be just purr-fect for you!

SCHOONER WHARF OPEN AIR ART & MUSIC AFFAIR…LOOKING FOR ARTISTS…                             This event will be on March 5, 2011.  All original artists are encouraged to apply…limited space….artists of all mediums, like painting, printmaking, sculpture, carving, photography, ceramics, etc.  For info go to www.schoonerwharf.com and click on Special Events.  For applications & questions send e-mail to swartaffair@yahoo.

HAPPY MARCH 1^ST BIRTHDAY TO…..                           ….Fantasy Fest King, RALPH GARCIA….to Mr. Nice Guy, DONALD BOOTH….and to actor, BRAD BURGESS.

Love to YOU…and Remember…

Believe you can make a difference.  We won’t always know whose lives we touched and made better for our having cared, because actions can sometimes have unforeseen ramifications.  What’s important is that you do car and that you do act!!!!

Lynda